National Weather ServiceMaineWinter Storm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Warnings in Maine
The National Weather Service issued 11 winter storm warnings for Maine in 2025 and 21 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 20th most of any state. 2026 through September: 10, 32% below the average of 15 for those months in 2008-2025. Central Piscataquis was covered most often (134 times since 2008).
How many winter storm warnings does Maine get?
Every winter storm warning that covered part of Maine. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 10 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2008 | 27 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Maine get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Maine?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Piscataquis | 134 | 14 | January 26, 2026 |
| Northeast Aroostook | 130 | 17 | April 3, 2026 |
| Northern Piscataquis | 122 | 16 | March 11, 2026 |
| Northwest Aroostook | 122 | 19 | April 3, 2026 |
| Northern Franklin | 120 | 12 | March 22, 2026 |
| Southern Oxford | 119 | 18 | March 22, 2026 |
| Southern Piscataquis | 119 | 12 | January 26, 2026 |
| Central Somerset | 118 | 11 | January 25, 2026 |
| Southern Franklin | 118 | 18 | March 22, 2026 |
| Northern Oxford | 117 | 12 | March 22, 2026 |
| Southern Somerset | 115 | 16 | January 25, 2026 |
| Southeast Aroostook | 113 | 18 | March 11, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a winter storm warning?
A winter storm warning means significant snow, sleet or freezing rain is expected that will make travel very difficult or impossible. Each office sets the amounts for its area. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Maine.